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All the terms you need to know when you’re trying to get compliance audit ready, fast.

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Cardholder Data Environment (CDE)

Cardholder data environment refers to all people, processes, and technologies that store, process, transmit, or can impact the security of cardholder data.

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The State of Trust: Top Security & Compliance Trends for 2025

Join us live as we discuss key findings from Vanta’s State of Trust Report, how automation eases the compliance burden, and the role of continuous control monitoring in building real-time trust.

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Fostering a culture of security in an AI world

Watch our expert-led session to explore strategies for embedding a security-first culture in an AI-driven world. We'll address unique challenges and share actionable insights to help safeguard your organization.

Security
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How Trust Centers Help Save Time and Accelerate Sales

Discover how trust centers enhance customer confidence, streamline security processes, and drive sales growth, based on IDC’s latest research.

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The State of Trust: Top Security & Compliance Trends for 2025

Join us live as we discuss key findings from Vanta’s State of Trust Report, how automation eases the compliance burden, and the role of continuous control monitoring in building real-time trust.

Compliance
Vanta events | Vanta
Fostering a culture of security in an AI world

Watch our expert-led session to explore strategies for embedding a security-first culture in an AI-driven world. We'll address unique challenges and share actionable insights to help safeguard your organization.

Security
Vanta events | Vanta
How Trust Centers Help Save Time and Accelerate Sales

Discover how trust centers enhance customer confidence, streamline security processes, and drive sales growth, based on IDC’s latest research.

Product updates
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Introducing new Vanta capabilities to automatically improve your security posture

Today we’re excited to announce a framework for the CIS Critical Security Controls® 8.1, automated tests aligned to the CIS Foundation Benchmarks, and enhancements to the Vanta API.

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Audit Prep Excellence: Your Path to Success

Join our interactive webinar featuring experts in compliance auditing for a live Q&A session. We'll dive into essential tips for preparing for various compliance audits, guide you through the nuances of both ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards, and discuss best practices for maintaining continuous compliance.

Product updates
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What's New in Vanta: July

Are you curious about new Vanta features? Join Vanta's 'What's New in Vanta' webinar to discover new features and enhancements. Register now!

Product updates
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What's New in Vanta: June

Are you curious about new Vanta features? Register for our "What's New in Vanta: June" webinar.

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The state of trust in an AI world: VantaCon UK recap

Security and compliance experts share their insights and analysis of key findings from Vanta’s State of Trust Report in this VantaCon UK panel.

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VantaCon UK highlights: See the future of trust in an AI world

From product announcements to panel discussions, watch highlights and recordings from VantaCon UK.